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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,668.81, 1,158,742.99 and 457,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,668.81, 1,158,742.99 and 457,695.59 is: 631,619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,668.81 : 1,158,742.99 = 457,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,668.81/1,158,742.99 = 457,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,668.81x = 1,158,742.99 × 457,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,668.81x = 530,351,556,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,351,556,466.41/839,668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,619.93

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